Blood Pressure

Sleep Apnea and Risks Factors, Part 2

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By Denise DeWitt / EmpowHer Writer

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that can cause you to stop breathing up to 30 times an hour while you sleep.

Stroke -- What You Need To Know By Michael Kasperski, R.N. of Banner Health

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Question: What is a stroke?

Answer: A stroke, brain attack, is a heart attack of the brain, whereby there is a blockage of blood flow to a portion of the brain, de

Device Not A Cure For Hypertension By Mitchell Ross of Banner Health

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Question: I've tried diet and exercise to lower my blood pressure, now my doctor wants to prescribe medication. I'm hoping there is another option.

High Blood Pressure, How To Reduce The Risk By Mariel Morales of Banner Health

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Question: Since high blood pressure runs in my family, how can I reduce my risks?

Answer: High blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of the leading causes of str

What Do My Cholesterol Tests Mean? By Dr. Jason Brown of Banner Health

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Question: How often should I have my cholesterol checked?

What Do You Do To Protect Your Heart? By Dr. Shani Saks

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What Do You Do To Protect Your Heart?
Since Heart Disease Is the Number One Killer Among women…

For both men and women, the most common factors that contribute to heart disease ar